Registered Behavior Technician

About the role

At Easterseals Hawaii, our Registered Behavior Technicians partner closely with families and a collaborative team of ABA professionals to deliver individualized, engaging learning experiences that empower children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental differences to build new skills, achieve meaningful goals, and reach their full potential. You will inspire growth and celebrate every milestone in a mission-driven environment where compassion, dedication, and expertise create lasting change.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, implement in-clinic, home-, and community-based intervention for children on the autism spectrum.
• Provide efficient and effective service across all areas of performance.
• Complete necessary documentation within required timeframes.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other meetings as requested.
• Complete additional job duties as assigned by supervisors/management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Recent experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or related developmental disabilities in a direct care capacity preferred.
• RBT Certification preferred.
• Previous experience providing education, coaching, and support to families with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or related developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Sensitivity to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Commitment to organizational values while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters, including maintaining HIPAA requirements.
• Aptitude to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to appropriately implement policies, procedures, and regulations; training provided.
• Proficient in computer/Microsoft processing software and Excel; able to use an iPhone or work cell phone if applicable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment while multitasking and managing day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
• Personable; able to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; frequent proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
• Willingness to travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively within the work environment, read and write using the primary language of the workplace.
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting to observe, assess, and interact with clients.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods, including up to 6–8 hours per day.
• Visual and auditory ability to continuously work with clients, staff, and others in the workplace.
• Frequent speaking and listening (approximately 50%) to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings.
• Proficiency using computers and iPads for effective communication.
• Frequent exposure to disability-related behaviors in clients; occasional emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma; constant client contact and decision-making; constant concentration required when working with clients.
• Aptitude to physically implement behavior management strategies, including responding to physically aggressive behavior.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ); People & Performance Department will analyze DOJ/FBI live scan reports in accordance with applicable laws and fitness for the position.
• Travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation required.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Safety Care certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RBT certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NPI number.
• Must attend any required training.

Schedule

Full time

Pay

$18–$28 per hour (DOE)